**Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker** **Location:** Middlesbrough **Employment Type:** Permanent **Hours:** No less than 37 hours per week **Hourly Rate:** £16.60 **Sleep-ins:** 4 to 6 per month, paid at £60 per sleep **Waking Nights:** 3 to 4 per month, paid at £17.60 per hour **Service:**Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities) ### **About the Home** * **Number of Beds:**3 * **Location:**Middlesbrough * **Service Users:**Children and young people with Learning Disabilities * **Staffing Ratio:**1:1 support ### **What We're Looking For** We're seeking passionate, reliable, and committed individuals who are ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. This is a rewarding role in a supportive and well-structured home environment. ### **Requirements** **Qualifications \& Experience:** * Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare * Minimum of 1 year experience working in residential childcare -- preferred * Full UK driving licence * Understanding of legislation surrounding residential childcare * Willingness to engage in personal care **Key Skills \& Attributes:** * Empathy and a child-centred approach * Strong teamwork and communication skills * Ability to follow guidance and work under direction * Confident in managing challenging behaviour * Comfortable working in a trauma-informed way * Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role * Willing to learn and develop professionally * Able to complete accurate documentation and reports * IT literate or willing to be trained ### **Why Join This Home?** * Clear progression pathways * Funded qualifications and ongoing training * Supportive leadership and positive working culture * Company pension * Free on-site parking * Varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends ### **Ready to Apply?** If you're driven to support young people with complex needs and want to work within a nurturing and professional team, we'd love to hear from you. **To apply** , click the apply button or email us at **job@sgscare.co.uk**to arrange a confidential chat. Let me know if you'd like a shortened social media version or a more visual layout for job boards!